BLU3 Recalls Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems Due to Drowning Hazard for Divers
Recall 23076 · Dec 22, 2022 · Blu3
1,300
units affected
1,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23076
- Date
- Dec 22, 2022
- Company
- Blu3
- Units affected
- 1,300
- Product
- Nomad Battery-Powered Tankless Diving Systems
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Drowning
The product
This recall involves BLU3's Nomad battery-powered tankless diving systems. The BLU3 logo and Nomad appear in writing on the top handle of the dive system. Consumers can identify whether their Nomad is included in the recall by contacting BLU3 and providing the serial number for their Nomad. The serial number can be found in the compartment behind the battery door. Serial numbers ending with the last four digits between 0000 to 2700 are included in the recall.
What can happen
The compressor head of the tankless diving system can fracture while in use resulting in restricted air flow, posing a drowning hazard for divers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nomad tankless diving systems and contact BLU3 to schedule a free repair at an approved service center. BLU3 is contacting all known purchasers directly. The repair cannot be performed by the consumer.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- BLU3 has received 21 reports of divers experiencing restricted airflow. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent diving stores nationwide and online at www.diveblu3.com and www.amazon.com from October 2021 through November 2022 for between $1,900 and $2,700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nomad battery-powered tankless diving systems?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Nomad tankless diving systems and contact BLU3 to schedule a free repair at an approved service center. BLU3 is contacting all known purchasers directly. The repair cannot be performed by the consumer.
What is the hazard?
The compressor head of the tankless diving system can fracture while in use resulting in restricted air flow, posing a drowning hazard for divers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.